A Close Look at the UB VIP Program
Posted by Crystal Smith on Saturday, November 6, 2010
For my next entry, I am going to offer a more detailed description regarding the VIP program on UB, one of the most popular US friendly poker sites. I’ve already mentioned that you are provided Status Points to clear your deposit bonus, but the Points are worth so much more than that due to the RAI$E program. Basically there are a total of five VIP levels and the highest levels receive the best rewards. Unlike with the Everest Poker download, you are automatically a member of the program when you join UB.
When you first start playing at UB, you’re called an Ultimate Member and you’re at Level 1. Being an Ultimate Member doesn’t mean you receive nothing. You can still receive reload bonuses, and you’ll have the chance to play in certain freerolls. These little extras are nice considering you don't have to work for them, but similar to the VIP program on the PokerStars download, you’ll be wanting to increase your level sooner than later. This is because you’re missing out on a lot by just being an Ultimate Member.
If you earn 50 Status Points in one month, you become an Ultimate Player. At Level 2 you hold on to the Level 1 benefits such as the refer-a-friend bonus, but then you get a few extras. Number one, you earn an UltimatePoints multiplier which multiplies the number of Status Points you are given by two so that you save up points at double the speed. Similar to the points you receive when you download Full Tilt Poker, you are also able to spend these Status Points at the UltimatePoints Store. If the multiplier isn’t earning Points fast enough, you can enter UltimatePoints tournaments to win even more Points.
You become an Ultimate Contender at 500 Status Points, and Points can now be redeemed for up to $50 cash per month. This cash bonus is similar to the ones you get when you play on PokerStars. You get to buy special merchandise from the store and your UltimatePoints multiplier raises to three.
To reach Level 4 and become an Ultimate Legend, you must earn 2,500 Status Points per month. You need to play plenty of hands to get this high, but you will agree that the perks are worthy of the best online poker players. You get an Ultimate Points multiplier of four and a 10% discount on all store merchandise. You receive more cash for Points at this level, $250 instead of the previous $50. Furthermore, Level 4 VIPs also get a VIP host, a personal concierge, and exclusive freeroll entries. Sometimes you’ll get to bid on items in a special auction or you’ll receive a special VIP treat.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Level 5, where you become an Ultimate Icon, gives the best benefits. Earning 10,000 Status Points on this poker flash site is a difficult task, but UB makes it well worth it. Firstly, your UltimatePoints multiplier increases to five and you have the choice to get up to $1,000 per month in exchange for Points. You will receive a 9% interest rate on your account balance if you keep it over $1,000. Furthermore, UB will extend invitations to play in tournaments around the world such as the Aruba Classic! If you look around, you will see that it is unlikely to get perks that beat these in other flash compatible casinos. You will need to receive an average of 10,000 Status Points over half a year before you become an Ultimate Icon, and then you must keep this average going to keep going at Level 5.
UB has created a VIP program to give back to those that play there regularly and to entice new people to play at UB. It’s important to realize that reaching Level 5 is extremely difficult and time consuming. If you decide to take the plunge and go for the top while playing low stakes, you’ll almost for sure have to put in all of your playing time at UB to accumulate the needed points. You will also have to play poker rather than download Roulette in your spare time. If you can make it all the way, though, it’s clear that UB will reward you very handsomely for it.
When you first start playing at UB, you’re called an Ultimate Member and you’re at Level 1. Being an Ultimate Member doesn’t mean you receive nothing. You can still receive reload bonuses, and you’ll have the chance to play in certain freerolls. These little extras are nice considering you don't have to work for them, but similar to the VIP program on the PokerStars download, you’ll be wanting to increase your level sooner than later. This is because you’re missing out on a lot by just being an Ultimate Member.
If you earn 50 Status Points in one month, you become an Ultimate Player. At Level 2 you hold on to the Level 1 benefits such as the refer-a-friend bonus, but then you get a few extras. Number one, you earn an UltimatePoints multiplier which multiplies the number of Status Points you are given by two so that you save up points at double the speed. Similar to the points you receive when you download Full Tilt Poker, you are also able to spend these Status Points at the UltimatePoints Store. If the multiplier isn’t earning Points fast enough, you can enter UltimatePoints tournaments to win even more Points.
You become an Ultimate Contender at 500 Status Points, and Points can now be redeemed for up to $50 cash per month. This cash bonus is similar to the ones you get when you play on PokerStars. You get to buy special merchandise from the store and your UltimatePoints multiplier raises to three.
To reach Level 4 and become an Ultimate Legend, you must earn 2,500 Status Points per month. You need to play plenty of hands to get this high, but you will agree that the perks are worthy of the best online poker players. You get an Ultimate Points multiplier of four and a 10% discount on all store merchandise. You receive more cash for Points at this level, $250 instead of the previous $50. Furthermore, Level 4 VIPs also get a VIP host, a personal concierge, and exclusive freeroll entries. Sometimes you’ll get to bid on items in a special auction or you’ll receive a special VIP treat.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Level 5, where you become an Ultimate Icon, gives the best benefits. Earning 10,000 Status Points on this poker flash site is a difficult task, but UB makes it well worth it. Firstly, your UltimatePoints multiplier increases to five and you have the choice to get up to $1,000 per month in exchange for Points. You will receive a 9% interest rate on your account balance if you keep it over $1,000. Furthermore, UB will extend invitations to play in tournaments around the world such as the Aruba Classic! If you look around, you will see that it is unlikely to get perks that beat these in other flash compatible casinos. You will need to receive an average of 10,000 Status Points over half a year before you become an Ultimate Icon, and then you must keep this average going to keep going at Level 5.
UB has created a VIP program to give back to those that play there regularly and to entice new people to play at UB. It’s important to realize that reaching Level 5 is extremely difficult and time consuming. If you decide to take the plunge and go for the top while playing low stakes, you’ll almost for sure have to put in all of your playing time at UB to accumulate the needed points. You will also have to play poker rather than download Roulette in your spare time. If you can make it all the way, though, it’s clear that UB will reward you very handsomely for it.
